US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4638
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Jacksonville Pressing
Glen CampbellCan You Fool
Vinyl pressings
Can You Fool
by Glen Campbell · 1978
12 pressings6 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Can You Fool was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Can You Fool
11 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 5 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4638
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-94853 F6 MASRERED BY CAPITOL ━◁Runout Side A
S45-95083 F-2 • ━◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyRunout Side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4638
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-95083 F-3 * Wally Mastered By CapitolA Side
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-4638
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 16036
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 16036
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | Capitol Records PRO-8935 / Capitol Records 4638First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Canada | Capitol Records 4638First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Canada | Capitol Records 4638First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Japan | Capitol Records ECR-20536First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F 4638First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | Capitol Records CL 16036First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | Capitol Records CL 16036First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records 4638First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records P-4638First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records 4638First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records 4638First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records CP-118367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACan You Fool3:08
- BLet's All Sing A Song About It3:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Can You Fool are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Can You Fool are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Can You Fool first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Canada, New Zealand and more. One of them is Capitol Records 4638.
How do I tell if my copy of Can You Fool is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4638, P-4638, CL 16036, F 4638) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Can You Fool on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
